San Diego graduates face tough job market as AI reshapes hiring
San Diego graduates face tough job market as AI reshapes hiring
Publish Date: 2026-05-18 01:50:00
Source Domain: www.cbs8.com
- New research ranks San Diego as one of the worst major metro areas for young adults seeking college-level jobs after graduation.
- A challenging job market, hiring slowdowns, and the increasing influence of artificial intelligence pose significant obstacles for recent graduates in San Diego.
- New data from ADP shows San Diego graduates earn a starting salary of just over $52,000 annually, but high living costs reduce their affordability.
- Dr. Forbes Riley notes that companies are reducing entry-level hiring and increasingly using AI to automate tasks, impacting job security.
- Personal communication skills are highlighted by experts as vital for getting through the evolving, AI-driven hiring process.
